Cîteaux manuscripts

Cîteaux manuscripts refer to a collection of historical texts produced by the monks of the Cistercian Order, founded in the 11th century at Cîteaux Abbey in France. These manuscripts include religious writings, liturgical texts, and documents related to the Cistercian way of life, emphasizing simplicity, agriculture, and community living. The Cistercians played a significant role in medieval monasticism, and their manuscripts are valuable resources for understanding their spiritual practices, agricultural innovations, and contributions to art and architecture. Today, they are studied for their historical, theological, and cultural significance.